Teacher of History

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional History Teacher to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will be passionate about History, delivering high-quality lessons that promote curiosity about the world and develop students’ understanding of both physical and human environments.

In addition to their teaching responsibilities, the candidate will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting student development and wellbeing. They will work collaboratively within the Humanities team to plan and deliver an ambitious curriculum, share best practice, and drive improvements in teaching and learning.

We are looking for a dynamic and committed teacher with a strong track record of securing positive outcomes, who shares our ambition to deliver excellence and equity for every student.

St Mary’s is a small but growing Catholic secondary school at the heart of Croydon. With excellent behaviour, a culture of academic excellence, and a strong sense of community, we are proud to be consistently ranked among the highest-performing schools in the borough. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student (regardless of their background) has the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in life beyond school.

Our recent Ofsted inspection (January 2026) highlighted the positive culture of the school. Inspectors noted that “staff are proud and positive about being part of the school community” and that leaders are “considerate of their wellbeing.”

Pupil behaviour is also a real strength: “Pupils’ behaviour is positive”, they show “respectful attitudes… to staff”, and classrooms are calm and focused.  The school is described as “A deeply caring school, where bullying is extremely rare.”

Your New Role:                

Under the guidance of the Headteacher and senior leadership team, plays a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and supporting the wider development of the school by:

• Embedding and promoting the school’s ethos, vision, values, and inclusive culture in all aspects of their work
• Delivering engaging and well-structured History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering curiosity about the world and developing students’ understanding of physical and human geography
• Contributing to the Humanities faculty and working collaboratively with colleagues to plan an ambitious and coherent curriculum
• Driving excellence in the quality of education through effective teaching, assessment, and continuous professional development
• Supporting student behaviour, inclusion, and safeguarding, ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and supported
• Promoting strong student progress, personal development, and wellbeing for all learners, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged
• Contributing to wider school improvement priorities through active participation in initiatives, enrichment opportunities, and the broader life of the school

 Benefits of working at St Mary’s Catholic High School:

• Ranked 5th place out of all schools in Croydon for progress.
• Excellent travel links with Central London and South London: 5 min walk from West Croydon (Southern Railway, Windrush Line – Overground, Tram and Bus) and 7 min walk from East Croydon (Thameslink, Southern Railway, Southeastern Railway, Gatwick Express, Tram and Bus).
• Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities.
• A collaborative approach and positive relationships.
• Strong strategic leadership.
• Support from managers and colleagues.
• Equality of opportunities for staff.
• Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution.
• Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT.
• Students’ respect for staff and others.
• Support for career progression.
• Links with St Mary’s University for professional development (10 members of staff have either completed or progressing on the MA in Catholic School Leadership).
• Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff.
• Our staff are deeply committed to promoting social mobility, ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed.